Synonym: meaning, definitions and examples

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synonym

 

[ หˆsษชnษ™nษชm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

word usage

A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word in the same language. Synonyms can be used interchangeably in many contexts, enhancing language richness and avoiding redundancy. They play a crucial role in writing and communication. Understanding synonyms can help expand vocabulary and improve expression.

Synonyms

alternative, equivalent, substitute

Examples of usage

  • Happy and joyful are synonyms.
  • The word 'big' has synonyms like 'large' and 'huge'.
  • You can use 'quick' as a synonym for 'fast'.

Translations

Translations of the word "synonym" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sinรดnimo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคพเคจเคพเคฐเฅเคฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Synonym

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sinonim

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฝะพะฝั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ synonim

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ็พฉ่ชž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท synonyme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sinรณnimo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eลŸ anlamlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์˜์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุงุฏู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ synonymum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ synonymum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒไน‰่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sinonim

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samheiti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะฝะพะฝะธะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sinonim

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sinรณnimo

Etymology

The word 'synonym' originates from the Greek word 'synonumon', which is a combination of 'syn', meaning 'together', and 'onoma', meaning 'name'. This term evolved through Latin as 'synonymum' before entering the English language in the late 14th century. Historically, synonyms have played an important role in rhetoric and poetry, allowing writers to express similar ideas with varied language and style. The concept of synonyms has evolved over time with the development of languages and their vocabularies, illustrating the dynamic nature of linguistic expression.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,155, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.